View Full Version : Is Devon Tower Your Salvation?



G.Walker
01-25-2011, 08:39 AM
The massive tower is rising, and now people are admiring Devon Tower even more. As if it were divine, or a god. People helplessly glare at the object, day to day, watching its every move, as if something with drastic will change within 12 hours. People watch the "Devon Tower Cam", as if it were a television show, watching every window being added and floor being added everyday.

People drive for miles to come worship the grand tower, to take pictures, to make dreams of its image.

With every news article that comes of out about downtown OKC, "The Great Tower is always mentioned, as if it were a sin to leave its name out of the article.

Some people might as well fall on their face and knees, and pray to the "The Great Tower".

There are people actually getting tattoos of the Devon Tower image, needless to say, is Devon Tower Your Salvation?

king183
01-25-2011, 08:46 AM
Yes.

OKCisOK4me
01-25-2011, 09:10 AM
OP, all of it is to fill time. When Boone Pickens was being built, I'd check out the still cam every day. Now, excuse me, while I hit up the cam again. Amen, lol.

MadMonk
01-25-2011, 09:13 AM
Admiration does not equal worship. Or are you worshiping the Thunder with your forum pic?

Jersey Boss
01-25-2011, 09:17 AM
The massive tower is rising, and now people are admiring Devon Tower even more. As if it were divine, or a god. People helplessly glare at the object, day to day, watching its every move, as if something with drastic will change within 12 hours. People watch the "Devon Tower Cam", as if it were a television show, watching every window being added and floor being added everyday.

People drive for miles to come worship the grand tower, to take pictures, to make dreams of its image.

With every news article that comes of out about downtown OKC, "The Great Tower is always mentioned, as if it were a sin to leave its name out of the article.

Some people might as well fall on their face and knees, and pray to the "The Great Tower".

There are people actually getting tattoos of the Devon Tower image, needless to say, is Devon Tower Your Salvation?

Really? Could you tell us who are getting tower tattoos? I'm skeptical.

Rover
01-25-2011, 10:21 AM
Is it just me or is this along with the Omaha is great thread just seem to spell troll...someone just wanting to throw barbs at us OKCitians.

Jesseda
01-25-2011, 10:30 AM
Im currently getting my devon tower tattoo, right now the tattoo artist is working on floor 32 or is it 33 ,,, all hail the great tower... the great devon tower worship circle is tonight, be there if you truely beleive in the tower... :Smiley173

metro
01-25-2011, 10:33 AM
After the sacred tattoo, many pray to it 5 times a day like Mecca.

FritterGirl
01-25-2011, 11:19 AM
I'm working on a full Project180 backpiece that will be a montage of the tower, the newly-realized gardens, and a streetscape map.

In all sincerety, perhaps there is a bit of "worship" among enthusiasts. For those who have been in this City for three or more decades, I'd say it's very exciting to see the kinds of changes that are coming about downtown. We remember the bust days when downtown was pretty much a graveyard of empty aging buildings, and bricktown was just a cluster of dilapidated structures no one ever gave a thought to.

For the younger people, I'd say the building represents something of a beacon for the future, the idea that this city - literally and figuratively - is on the rise - and that's something to stick around for.

Is is "worship?" If you want to skew it that way, then okay, I guess. I see it more of mutual admiration of the continuted progress this city is making as a result of leadership that wants us to grow and improve. If some of us sit and stare in wonderment at a 900 ft skyscraper being built because, face it, it's not every day you get to see something like that - certainly not everyday it happens in your own backyard - then so be it. It's a right darn fascinating thing to behold.

Let the "worshippers" worship. If you don't like it, then by all means, find another religion.

OKCRT
01-25-2011, 11:21 AM
Cut and past a pic of the Devon tower in to Omaha's skyline. Then everyone will be happy.

TaoMaas
01-25-2011, 11:24 AM
Really? Could you tell us who are getting tower tattoos? I'm skeptical.

We can tell you who's getting tatoos, but we can't tell you where they're getting them. This is a family board.

Jesseda
01-25-2011, 11:27 AM
Well said frittergirl.. when i was a kid I was back and forth from cali to okc.. i use to love it in cali because there was so much to do, it wasnt unitl around 1998 when i was 16 that bricktown started to be a great place. I stayed to go to college in moore and have lived here full time since, I can not believe all the stuff the okc metro is geting and has done. Seriously look back 15 years ago, there wasnt much to do for entertainment for young people and familys. now we have a remodeled zoo, several downtown events, Large upscale movie theaters, museums, list goes on and on.. I love it here and I love the idea that we are going to have a huge tower in downtown. I can not wait to see whats in store for the next 10 years

dmoor82
01-25-2011, 11:35 AM
Devon tower is not OKC's Salvation,but MAPS is!I find most people would not argue with that!

kevinpate
01-25-2011, 12:02 PM
Nah, the giant flying spag monster will wrap its noodly appendages around the false idol tower and bring it crashing to dirt in the year 2020

hmm, maybe I'm a shot away from worshiping Kerry .... oh, scary thought that was.

FritterGirl
01-25-2011, 12:11 PM
Nah, the giant flying spag monster will wrap its noodly appendages around the false idol tower and bring it crashing to dirt in the year 2020

Don't you need pirates for that?

kevinpate
01-25-2011, 12:46 PM
Don't you need pirates for that?

Naarrrgh, just some warm marinara to weaken de bolts

Spartan
01-25-2011, 01:38 PM
What a strange thread. This has future greatness all over it.

David Pollard
01-25-2011, 02:37 PM
Personally, I am checking into a tattoo of the tower strategically placed to increase from floor 15 to 50 when the mood strikes me. My only concern is those pesky, itchy window washers.

Midtowner
01-25-2011, 02:46 PM
Nah, the giant flying spag monster will wrap its noodly appendages around the false idol tower and bring it crashing to dirt in the year 2020

hmm, maybe I'm a shot away from worshiping Kerry .... oh, scary thought that was.

I didn't know pastafarians were into terrorist threats.

MadMonk
01-25-2011, 02:51 PM
I didn't know pastafarians were into terrorist threats.
Have you ever seen the aftermath of a suicide meatball bombing? Red sauce everywhere...

SOONER8693
01-25-2011, 03:05 PM
Personally, I am checking into a tattoo of the tower strategically placed to increase from floor 15 to 50 when the mood strikes me. My only concern is those pesky, itchy window washers.
Along those same lines of thought, I was thinking about having mine expand from 850ft to the possibly promised 1032ft.

dankrutka
01-25-2011, 03:09 PM
Can we ban this tool? This is the third or fourth ridiculous thread that G.Walker has either started or ruined. What is the process for banning someone?

MadMonk
01-25-2011, 03:31 PM
Seems pretty harsh.

G.Walker
01-25-2011, 03:33 PM
Just because I post delicate and controversial threads, doesn't mean you have to ban me, its just opinions, after all this is a blog, lol...

Midtowner
01-25-2011, 05:23 PM
Why ban him? He seems pretty okay with being ridiculed every time he starts a dumb thread.

Thunder
01-25-2011, 06:10 PM
I have a framed picture of the Devon Tower by my bed and it is updated weekly. Yes, I do worship the Devon Tower. When I am there, I kiss the ground and give praise. Devon Tower is all the glory in OKC. It is my new-found religion. Devon Tower, I praise your name. -Amen

kbsooner
01-25-2011, 09:23 PM
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_M8fz3vSthRk/THGA9BZBAYI/AAAAAAAAAIM/aXS_BAMF5Z0/s1600/eye+of+sauron+-+large.jpg

Larry OKC
01-26-2011, 12:08 AM
We can tell you who's getting tatoos, but we can't tell you where they're getting them. This is a family board.

Why not? Tatoos are legal in Oklahoma now (not sure of the age requirement) but that should be a moot point as you can tell anyone on this board where they can go to get other legal, adult things.

Larry OKC
01-26-2011, 12:12 AM
I have a framed picture of the Devon Tower by my bed and it is updated weekly. Yes, I do worship the Devon Tower. When I am there, I kiss the ground and give praise. Devon Tower is all the glory in OKC. It is my new-found religion. Devon Tower, I praise your name. -Amen

Thunder, tell us it isn't so....have you turned your back on the all powerful Crossroads/Oklahoma Market Center?

j/k

jn1780
01-26-2011, 12:54 AM
Devon tower looks like a blue Monolith. Its purpose is to help OKC evolve. LOL

Skip to 2:00
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Thunder
01-26-2011, 01:41 AM
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This is what the Grand Opening ceremony should be like when that day comes.

rcjunkie
01-26-2011, 02:18 AM
Why not? Tatoos are legal in Oklahoma now (not sure of the age requirement) but that should be a moot point as you can tell anyone on this board where they can go to get other legal, adult things.

He's talking body location not building location.

Larry OKC
01-26-2011, 02:28 AM
He's talking body location not building location.

If he was responding to post #18 or #21 that would make sense, but his post, #5, was in response to #1, and from my reading, it wasn't talking about certain "strategic" body parts..LOL

Jesseda
01-26-2011, 07:54 AM
lol kbsooner love the pic...
Remember devon tower worshipers, the gathering is about to happen once the 37th floor sacred floor is built, remember we all have to drink the secret tower punch at the same time to give thanks to the all oh mighty devon

Larry OKC
01-27-2011, 12:09 AM
Whats so special about the 37th floor?

Thunder
01-27-2011, 12:15 AM
Whats so special about the 37th floor?

You must have missed the special announcement. :-O

It is the floor Devon plans to have a church and wedding chapel. There will also be shrine for ole ye faithfuls to tour, worship, and give praise. Free drinks and snacks will be provided. A gift shop will also be on the floor selling the many Holy Grail collected on site since the first day of construction to completion.

kevinpate
01-27-2011, 05:13 AM
Floor 37 is only special because it places the worshipful only 5 floors away from knowing the Ultimate floor for Life, the Universe and Everything

Laramie
01-27-2011, 08:31 AM
The massive tower is rising, and now people are admiring Devon Tower even more. As if it were divine, or a god. People helplessly glare at the object, day to day, watching its every move, as if something with drastic will change within 12 hours. People watch the "Devon Tower Cam", as if it were a television show, watching every window being added and floor being added everyday.

People drive for miles to come worship the grand tower, to take pictures, to make dreams of its image.

With every news article that comes of out about downtown OKC, "The Great Tower is always mentioned, as if it were a sin to leave its name out of the article.

Some people might as well fall on their face and knees, and pray to the "The Great Tower".

There are people actually getting tattoos of the Devon Tower image, needless to say, is Devon Tower Your Salvation?


I don't know where you're from Mr. Walker; however, you are entitled to your own opinion. I don't see what you're seeing; therefore, respect my opinion.

People are fasinated with the emergence of the Devon Tower rising. Your analogy using words like 'worship, kneel & pray' as if this tower is our salvation? HELL NO! Come on dude, you sound like one of those triash trolls who can't stand that fact that Oklahoma City is now developing its own image. Get a life, because you ruined your credibility with your overstatement and observation--sounds like a bit of jealousy!